Meanwhile, quarterback Derek Carr, a likely first-round pick, has decided to watch the proceedings unfold with his familly in California.

Of course, as the number of players who attend the draft continues to climb, so too does the likelihood that some of them won't hear their names called during Thursday's first round.

In 2011, cancer survivor and former Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich attended the draft but wasn't selected. He eventually signed as an undrafted free agent with the Giants where he won a Super Bowl as a rookie.

In 2012, Coby Fleener, Courtney Upshaw, Cordy Glenn, Stephen Hill, Devon Still, and Rueben Randle were all in attendance and all ended up going in Round 2. (Glenn left for Atlanta after the first round, and Randle was tasked with turning out the lights in the green room -- he finally heard his name called when the Giants took him with the 63rd pick.)

And last year, Geno Smith, thought to be a sure-bet first-rounder, slipped until the second round.

But whatever happens, remember: It's not where you start, it's where you finish (obvious exception: Brady Quinn).

Aaron Rodgers and Brady Quinn had long days during their respective first rounds. (USATSI)

During the 2005 draft, Aaron Rodgers spent the better part of a day in the green room before the Packers finally selected him 24th. And two years later, Brady Quinn suffered a similar fate until the Browns traded up to get him at No. 22.